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Opportunity International Brings Together Technologists, Business Leaders, Celebrities and Philanthropists to Explore Innovative Ways to End Poverty

More Than 400 Attendees Are Expected in San Francisco to Hear From Wired Magazine's Steven Levy; Poverty Researcher Daryl Collins; Ambassador Tony Hall and Other Internationally-Known Experts on Innovation and Poverty

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 28, 2011) - Opportunity International announced today that it is hosting its annual conference, "Innovating to End Poverty," in San Francisco from October 14-15 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The engaging and educational event will explore how a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship led to breakthroughs in Silicon Valley, and how the same culture is changing the way the world community is fighting poverty.

Who: Opportunity's annual conference is expected to draw more than 400 attendees. During the two-day event, a cadre of dynamic speakers will share their unique insights on how innovations in technology are being used to fight poverty and hunger.

Opportunity International provides access to savings accounts, small business loans, insurance and training to over 2.5 million people working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in more than 20 countries use these financial tools to start or expand a business, provide for their families, create jobs for their neighbors and build a safety net for the future. For more information, visit www.opportunity.org or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.